Jo-Wilfried Tsonga claimed his first title since 2015 with a three-set win over David Goffin at the Rotterdam OpenJo-Wilfried Tsonga claimed his first ATP title since 2015, battling back from a set down to beat David Goffin to win the Rotterdam Open. World No 11 Goffin lost to Grigor Dmitrov in the Sofia final last week and has now lost his last six finals since beating Tsonga en route to the trophy in Metz. Goffin, meanwhile, will become the first Belgian man to break into the top 10 when the world rankings are published on Monday. The momentum stayed with Tsonga in the third after comfortably holding serve in the opening game and pounced for a decisive early break to lead 2-0. "The last couple of months I put in a lot of effort to come back to this level.
REUTERS/Michael KoorenREUTERS - Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga claimed his first title since 2015 as he recovered to beat David Goffin 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament final in Rotterdam on Sunday. I started the final really well, but in the end Jo played better than me, especially in the third set. Tennis - ABN AMRO tournament - Men's Singles' final - Ahoy Stadion, Rotterdam - 19/02/17 Winner Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France (L) and runner-up David Goffin of Belgium pose with their trophies. Tsonga once again served well, banging down 10 aces as his power game eventually overwhelmed third-seeded Goffin. The 26-year-old Goffin, without a title since 2014, suffered disappointment for the second week running after losing in the final at the Sofia Open to Grigor Dimitrov.
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